Got a android recently and wanted to replace the default os with a new one, I’ve seen mentions of others (lineage OS, Graphite OS) but wanted to know what are some good ones and why.

  • hendrik@palaver.p3x.de
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    3 months ago

    Before getting your hopes up: Check if your specific phone model is supported by any of them. On lots of phones you can’t change the software and you’re stuck with the manufacurer’s version.

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      3 months ago

      It’s an old Motorola model from several years ago figured I turn it into a more secure second device

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        3 months ago

        Good idea. I think GrapheneOS won’t work with that as they’re focused on the Google Pixel devices. But you could have a look at the LineageOS compatibility list. Just the manufacturer is a bit unspecific. But you can look up the exact model in that list.

        I can’t really comment on all of the other Android variants. There are so much of them and I’m not up to date anymore.

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          3 months ago

          Just use Lineage if you can. It’s the biggest one with the broadest support.

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          3 months ago

          It looks like it does, or at least used to

          though I made the mistake of asking some advice on Reddit and just got insulted.

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    3 months ago

    these days unless you have a very popular Samsung, Oneplus or a Pixel you usually don’t have much choice.